The New Year and the new WBA season have both gotten off to a exuberant start. The turnout here at the WBA has been energetic. Just this past Saturday (January 29th, 2011) there was well over thirty (30) persons. And, that may be a conservative estimate at best and, perhaps inspired by the reversal in achievement of the Brian Griffin lead Los Angeles Clippers. Yes, the other LA team is demanding attention and selling out the Staple Center by the oft inspired and enthusiastic play of the second year “rookie” Blake Griffin. Unfortunately, for both him and we Los Angelinos, he was injured his true rookie year and had to sit out the season. Frankly, how many of us would love to see him in purple and gold? Then we could justifiably re-name the Staple Center to the Griffin Observatory. 
The re-naming of the Staple Center may happen anyway if our beloved Lakers don’t manifest a sense of urgency, and start playing like they want to win the championship this season too. We fans are getting pretty tired of what sports writer Chris Whitlock calls, “the Championship hangover”. Pretty soon we will all trade the purple and gold paraphernalia, with Clipper stuff. Listen up Lakers, there are several remedies for hangovers all over the internet. And this year if you win the championship, take those hangover prevention pills that you can purchase over the counter at any neighborhood drugstore. Excuse me Mr. Buss, maybe that should be included in any championship gift bags – yes, the shirts, hats and ring can be included too. But, we just want our champions to play like the champions that they are….
Okay, back to the Chaparral. Turnout’s been great, so players, keep up the good work. Among the players have been those much welcomed faces from the WBA past, when it was boldly rising out of the primordial waters of Diamond Bar and making its way slowly and deliberately to the Chaparral. We’ve had cameo appearances by Steve (the musician), Angel, Danny, Rojen (Roy’s son), Marco, and others.
Mike brought celebratory cupcakes and sparkling apple cider on New Years. So, many thanks to him for that. Albeit late. On New Years weekend, Danny brought his beautiful family, that is excluding Danny, with his wife and daughter in tow. That is the pretty girl you see in the pictures on the pink electric car. Great fun seeing her ride around the courts that day.
Below there is a family picture, including freind, James Anderson holding Danny's daughter.
Mike and Eric layout the goodies provided for the New Year by Mike.
Below, a toast to the New Year!!!!!! Happy 2011 all!!
Danny with child....
Nothing wrong with more celebrating than hoop playing.....
Nothing like a group picture.... or two.
The arrival of DeAndre....
More group pictures to start the year....
There was a little action too that day, not just eating cake, sipping cider and taking group pictures. Here's the proof.
This posting may be a little late, but I sure hope that your having a wonderful year!!!!!!
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